The Authorization Coordinator plays a crucial role in facilitating patient access to healthcare services by managing insurance verifications and authorization requests. Working within a medium-sized team, this position ensures timely communication with patients and coordination with healthcare providers to process authorizations for outpatient, inpatient, and specialty care services.
Responsibilities
- Verify insurance coverage and eligibility for patients
- Submit and track authorization requests for outpatient, inpatient, and specialty care services
- Communicate effectively with patients regarding authorization status and requirements
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient and authorization records
- Coordinate authorization processes with healthcare providers and insurance companies
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare administration
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Proficient in insurance verification processes
- Strong data entry skills
- Excellent communication abilities